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Inside Kanye West’s Meeting With Donald Trumphttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/14/inside-kanye-wests-meeting-with-donald-trump/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/14/inside-kanye-wests-meeting-with-donald-trump/#respondWed, 14 Dec 2016 01:01:46 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2849A notorious Twitter user met with another notorious Twitter user today. It’s quite the image to think of what the journalists parked inside Trump Tower must have thought when they saw Kanye West, fresh out of rehab for a psychological breakdown, walk through the front doors and head to the elevators. They must have had another conniption when not much longer, Kanye West came down with the president-elect himself. When asked what the meeting was about, West remained silent, and Trump said they talked about “life.” West finally spoke, saying he came downstairs in the lobby for a picture. This whole ordeal threw the Internet into an absolute conniption. So the real question, is why?

First of all, because Republican politicians rarely meet with celebrities. Furthermore, most celebrities would not associate themselves with a Republican. Even though Hillary Clinton was often taking seflies with celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West while campaigning in the election, it is not expected to see West do the same with Donald Trump. Especially as Hollywood is not arm in arm with the GOP political players. Next, West was checked into a UCLA hospital after his breakdown on stage where he talked about Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. He said that he did not vote, but if he did, it would have been for Trump. He said that Trump was part of the future, while Clinton was part of the past. And then, of course, you have the moment where West himself said he would run for president in 2020. West, who is known for his Twitter rants and polarizing opinions, met his equal when he went to the Trump Towers. And for a president who said he will not take daily briefings, this was seen as a somewhat peculiar meeting. But for Donald Trump, it is really of no surprise.

And in the meeting that reportedly lasted a whole of 15 minutes, Kanye West then told his Twitter users what went down in the meeting. And according to West, they covered a lot of ground. In a series of tweets, he said he wanted to discuss with Trump “multicultural issues.” He then continued that “these issues included bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and violence in Chicago.” And then said he feels “it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change.” Then, finished it off with a tweet, “#2024,” which hints that Mr. West himself, will surely run for president just like Mr. Trump did.

The Trump Tower has turned into the center of politics since Donald Trump won the election. Trump meeting with a celebrity like West is in fact not surprising, as Trump himself considers himself part of this group. And Trump working with West is not a bad thing. Politicians frequently work with celebrities because of their huge popularity and appeal, as well as their reach and their influence. West broke the Democrat Hollywood mold by walking into Trump Tower, and now, many celebrities might follow his lead. Furthermore, if Trump and West actually focus and address the issues he mentioned in his tweets, there could possibly be positive change. Especially for a president who has been called racist, and someone the left fears will target minority groups while president. Trump said they are “just friends,” but hopefully, they can work together to use their influence for the common good.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/14/inside-kanye-wests-meeting-with-donald-trump/feed/0screen-shot-2016-12-13-at-7-59-22-pmelephantnewsgopblogWho is Rex Tillerson?https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/who-is-rex-tillerson/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/who-is-rex-tillerson/#respondMon, 12 Dec 2016 22:07:40 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2846Out of all the potential candidates for President-elect Donald Trump’s top cabinet role, the one who is now in the lead is the least well known in the political realm. He is, however, known in the business realm. Sources close to the transition team say that it is only a matter of time until Rex Tillerson, the chairman of Exxon, is announced as Trump’s choice as Secretary of State. So, who is Rex Tillerson, and why is he the pick for this extremely important job?

This position is of utter importance when it comes to all foreign policy agreements with the United States and other countries. All diplomatic deals come from extensive travel, and extensive understanding of foreign affairs. Tillerson, who has been with Exxon for 41 years, is known for his deals with countries, and their leaders, around the world. Especially in areas that most need diplomatic negotiations. And in this election, the most noteworthy is Russia.

Tillerson has extensive ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the Trump campaign increasingly comes under scrutiny for its potential ties with Russia, it seems a little too ironic that the top contender for Secretary of State has met with the Russian president, and has also done business with him. This can viewed in two different ways. First, that he is in the pocket of Putin and therefore will put Russia’s interest at the top of his list while Secretary of State. Or, that since he is close with Putin, he will be able to deal with the president as an equal, and will be able to ease the diplomatic relations between America and its former foe. Western sanctions, in particular, have hurt Russia’s oil production, and Exxon’s oil productions with the country. But Tillerson has also worked with many other countries in regards to Exxon and oil production (like Yemen and Qatar), and will know the leaders of that country if he enters into this diplomatic role. As Donald Trump built his campaign on a business platform, it is expected a reason for this choice is that Tillerson will deal with foreign countries from this perspective, and will make decisions that better America’s economy on a global scale.

Another aspect of Tillerson is that while chairman, he acknowledged global warming and the role of energy companies in this narrative. For that reason, it is assumed Tillerson will make decisions within this context. As Trump has nominated different perspectives on climate change within his cabinet, Tillerson tips the balance to a cabinet that will recognize this, and make changes to help fight it.

The Senate will need to confirm this nomination, and Tillerson may face backlash over his ties with Russia. As Congressional leaders have called for an investigation into alleged Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election, Tillerson may come under increased scrutiny for his time in Moscow. There will have to be proof that his nomination is for the United State’s best interest, and that the highest diplomatic position is not a Russian political pawn.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/who-is-rex-tillerson/feed/0screen-shot-2016-12-12-at-5-06-00-pmelephantnewsgopblogThe Continued Cold Warhttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/the-continued-cold-war/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/the-continued-cold-war/#respondMon, 12 Dec 2016 20:51:18 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2843The cyber-attacks that happened during the election were somehow overshadowed by the campaigns in general. While Hillary Clinton’s campaign was the target of these attacks, and while she said that these were from Russia in order to undermine the political process, she was still ahead in almost every national poll, so they somehow did not seem to matter as much. The Wikileaks exposure of the Democratic National Committee favoring Hillary Clinton over Bernie Sanders was one of the first cracks in the Democratic nominee’s campaign. In fact, it caused many Sanders’ supporters to totally disengage from the election as they thought the system was rigged against them from the beginning. One Bernie Sanders supporter told me that he was in fact happy Donald Trump won the election, because it meant the democratic system was not rigged, and that the right to vote still meant something in the United States.

But now, looking back, it seems like the election was rigged, but from a longtime foreign foe. According to a Washington Post article, the intelligence community has all agreed that Russia is behind the cyber-attacks that very much plagued Hillary Clinton’s campaign, and gave Donald Trump the edge that he needed. While Trump and his followers are saying this is an excuse from the left in order to blame anyone but themselves for the election loss, a Russian hack is much more serious than just who was the winner and the loser when it comes to the White House. Because if Russia is meddling in the U.S. democratic system, there will be much greater consequences that will result in some type of action. In a tweet, Trump said that if the right were trying to blame hacks on the Russians, it would be called a “conspiracy theory.” But as the right won, the voters are not as worried about the implications of what a Russian hack would mean. As the wounds from the Cold War are still very new, Russian involvement in undermining the American political process goes back to the war of communism versus capitalism. To destabilize our democratic political system is a win for communism, and a win for Russia against the United States. It means that the Cold War is not over, but in fact, is still very much a race in ideologies and power. And if Russia did in fact tamper with the election to put Donald Trump in the White House, it means that in this battle, they have won.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/12/the-continued-cold-war/feed/0320x486elephantnewsgopblogDonald Trump’s Illusive Climate Change Stancehttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/08/donald-trumps-illusive-climate-change-stance/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/08/donald-trumps-illusive-climate-change-stance/#respondThu, 08 Dec 2016 17:17:20 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2840President-elect Donald Trump has been busy choosing he he wants to help lead his administration. While it seemed he gave preference to public leaders who were most loyal to him throughout his campaign, he has other areas of extreme importance that will shape his time as president. One of the most important of these is who he would choose to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. And for climate change advocates, he chose their worst fear: Scott Pruit

Fruit publicly disavows climate change. For climate change activists, they are concerned he will undo everything Obama has done to help slash carbon emissions and move the country towards more clean, sustainable energy. While Attorney General in Oklahoma, Pruitt sued the EPA for power plant regulation. Democrats and progressives will most likely do everything they can to block his nomination in the senate. Bernie Sanders tweeted out that choosing Pruit was “sad and dangerous.”

But then, on the other hand, it seems like Trump is making steps forward to work with climate change activists. Al Gore, the poster child for this movement, met with Ivanka and Donald Trump in Trump Towers, and was enthusiastic about their meeting. There are other reports that Ivanka plans to make climate change her main issue while working close with the administration. And then today, Leonardo DiCaprio, who is very outspoken and involved with working on climate change, met with Donald Trump on how to create green jobs, and to continue reducing carbon emissions.

These two pieces of news directly contradict each other. While climate change activists say that the appointments are more important, Trump at the end of the day is president. If Trump so believed climate change was a hoax invented by the Chinese, why is he meeting with these climate change leaders? And if he appointed a climate change denier to head his EPA, what can be concluded? There is increased pressure to take action on climate change, but many who work in fossil fuel industries are scared to lose their jobs. But how Trump decides to move forward will be key in the climate change agenda for the country during the next four years. And right now, there are some seriously mixed signals.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/08/donald-trumps-illusive-climate-change-stance/feed/0pruitelephantnewsgopblogTrump Eases on Immigrationhttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/07/trump-eases-on-immigration/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/07/trump-eases-on-immigration/#respondWed, 07 Dec 2016 20:50:08 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2837After a campaign that was very much built on some extreme promises, President-elect Donald Trump is showing that he is willing to compromise on some key issues. While most of his critics will lose some of their arguments, Trump is bending on key parts of his immigration policies. In particular, when it comes to deporting illegal immigrants that came here as children and were protected under Obama’s executive actions.

While Trump’s website says he will immediately reverse Obama’s “illegal” executive orders when it came to illegal immigration, in his most recent Time Magazine interview, he said he is is willing to find a way to workout letting children who came here illegally stay. To those who want a hard line on immigration, this is as good as amnesty. For those who say it is against human rights to rip apart families, the wind is now out of their sales when it comes to Donald Trump’s actions versus his words.

And while again, these are just words, they offer a preview to how Trump will be as president versus how he was on the campaign trail. Trump was very clear that he would deport all illegal immigrants and take a hard line on reforming this area. Critics called this unrealistic. His supporters called this the action that was finally needed to fix a broken system. But the Time Magazine interview hints that Trump will not be as hard lined as he promised to be, and is willing to compromise on some issues. Trump said in the article, “They got brought here at a very young age. they’ve worked here, they’ve gone to school here. Some were good students. Some have wonderful jobs. And they’re in never-never land because they don’t know what’s going to happen.”

When you google this very topic, what comes up is not the article where he talks about compromises, but instead, about Trump deporting illegal immigrants. The rhetoric scared many voters away from Trump, and was a great detail to portray him as the “next Hitler.” But it seems like now that Trump has assumed power, and will be the next president, words used on the campaign trail to win his election may turn out to be very different in reality.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/07/trump-eases-on-immigration/feed/0trumpelephantnewsgopblogTrump’s Communicationhttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/05/trumps-communication/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/05/trumps-communication/#respondMon, 05 Dec 2016 13:37:28 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2834At the end of the day, the president’s job is to lead the American people. And how the president leads is often congruent with how he communicates to the people. When the president talks, the people-most of the time- listen.

Which is why there are certain ways president’s communicate that go down in history. FDR’s “fireside chats” are a huge part of his legacy. His ability to connect with the American people with this new technology was a defining part of his presidency. It also was a defining part of his popularity. Abraham Lincoln’s writing, with speeches like the Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation, were also a cornerstone to his presidency. John F. Kennedy and TV are also synonymous. President’s find their way of communicating, and if they do so effectively, it becomes an important part of their leadership.

So, when looking at President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, it is no surprise that communication is a huge part of his connection with voters. His two biggest means of communication, were huge campaign rallies, and social media. Both are means that have not been adopted in nearly the same magnitude as Trump. And for Trump, it is very clear in both situations that these are his own words, his own thoughts, and his own opinions, which many times were controversial. But the difference for him is that he did not care, he continued to be himself, and voters liked him for it.

Trump’s giant campaign rallies very much stemmed from his already celebrity status. Instead of campaigning the usual way by going to high school auditoriums or another local venue, Trump help these pump up, high energy rallies that were more like a high school pep rally turned into a rock concert. By the time Trump came out to the stage, there was so much excitement from the thousands in the crowd that it was more like a musician taking the stage than a politician. Once he got on the stage, he would speak with no teleprompter, and freely go on for an hour about whatever it was he pleased. Trump clearly knew how to work a crowd, and the crowd responded actively. The size of the Trump rallies, which people would late in line for hours for, were a detail political analysts now say was widely overlooked when predicting who could win the election. Trump bypassed his staff, bypassed a carefully scripted speech, and instead, directly connected with the thousands of people in his audience. Those in the audience saw the politician for who he was, and he gained their loyalty through this means of communication. In contrast, Clinton had her teleprompter and her perfectly contrived speech to hit the messages she wanted to convey. These speeches seemed more artificial, more crafted, and less genuine. A team that works on a speech can make sure it says the right thing, but it does delude the candidate’s actual voice in a way, and voters can feel that.

Second, you have social media. Most notoriously, you have Twitter. Trump has used twitter and social media different that any president before. In fact, he uses it so much, and in such an unfiltered way, that there are many critics of his use and a call for him to suspend his account now that he is president. Trump has used twitter so many times, and at all hours of the day, to voice strong opinions (think the gold star family controversy) and to make major campaign announcements. Instead of issuing press releases or formal statements like most candidates, Trump went straight to the American people though social media. And, again, all of his words were clearly his own. Unlike Clinton, who had a whole team to contrive tweets, it seemed like Trump would grab his phone and say what was on his mind. To the political world of consultants and experts, this was again totally shocking. But based on the results, it worked. Millions of Americans are on social media for most hours of the day. Instead of receiving news through the filter of a journalist or a commentator, Trump was able to connect directly to his voters, with hashtag no filter. He seemed genuine, and for most Americans this was a breath of fresh air compared to the usual political speech that is so on script, so politically correct, it seems stale.

And while both of these tactics worked while Trump was a candidate, it looks like he will continue to do them as he heads into his presidency. Trump has made most important announcements via Twitter, and still makes his opinions known via Twitter (think the early morning tweet about the American flag). He also is going around on a Thank You tour, heading first to Cincinnati, which seems more of just a reason to keep up the rallies and the enthusiasm from his base. Also, as a way for him to simply communicate with his base.

Trump has been very vocal against the mainstream media, and the way he communicates allows him to bypass it. His huge campaign rallies and his direct tweets differ him from most candidates, and play a big role in his success as a candidate. Trump’s election is historic, and was missed by many political experts. And these two methods, that were so different from Hillary Clinton, are a big factor in his success as a candidate, and will most likely, like former presidents, be a cornerstone in his legacy.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/05/trumps-communication/feed/0trumpelephantnewsgopblogInside Trump’s First 100 Dayshttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/02/inside-trumps-first-100-days/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/02/inside-trumps-first-100-days/#respondFri, 02 Dec 2016 19:28:52 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2831Now that Donald Trump has won the election and will be the 45th president, it is time to move forward with an actual plan instead of campaign promises. And the first 100 days of the presidency very much provides a road map of what to expect for the next four years. With this in mind, we can look at Trump’s plan he and his VP have announced, and understand how he will first shape his time in the White House.

First, let us look at Trump’s first, and most pronounced campaign promise. He wants to build a wall along the southern border of the United States, and he is going to have Mexico pay for it.

The reality of this happening seems pretty impossible, but then again, so did Trump’s presidential victory. The point of the wall, if it was just a metaphor, was more of a promise to tackle illegal immigration, and bring back a sense of economic success to Americans. Other parts of Trump’s plans include ending catch and release, reversing Obama’s executive orders, enact deportation for those who enter the U.S. illegally, suspend the issuance of visas where there is not “adequate screening,” make sure countries take back a person who is being deported, enact a biometric entry-exit visa tracking system, and end sanctuary citizens. If all of these plans go forward, illegal immigrants may actually have to leave the country. He has not said any amnesty will be granted, and this means that some families will be separated. Trump’s immigration plan is most controversial, and it is one that may most define his legacy. On the other hand, Trump could go soft on immigration, and grant amnesty or let Congress come up with a more comprehensive, bipartisan reform. But as many of Trump’s voter voted for him because of this issue, we can expect no matter what, it will be one of his most controversial measures.

The second most pronounced promise from Trump was to “Make America Great Again.” He promised to keep jobs in the United States, and has followed through on this by getting Carrier to stay here through tax incentives. Now for many, they see this as a tax cut for a major corporation which will therefore shutdown and push out small businesses. They also see this as a way for other companies to threaten to leave to US in order for these same tax cuts. But for others, they see it as a way to protect jobs. Trump has promised to lower taxes and regulations on many companies, as well as address tax reform. Tax cuts have always been a controversial subject from many economists, so now, it will be a chance to prove if these work in a Republican majority. Trump also wants to end the TPP and make it harder to outsource jobs to other countries and then bring the goods back to the US. Again, while many have said this will not work and will hurt the economy, Trump can now prove if his promise will actually work.

Another big promise Trump has made is to repeal and replace Obamacare. Millions of Americans have signed up for this healthcare, and would lose coverage. Trump will have to have something to replace Obamacare, and a sure plan. Increased premiums before the election caused many people to look to him as the only one who could bring down these prices. Healthcare reforms can be made in other ways, as laid out by Trump, and as this is President Obama’s legacy, it will be interesting to see what the law shapes into once the GOP has majority of the executive and legislative branches.

Next, of course, is ISIS and terrorism in general. Trump promised to make America safe again, and to eliminate ISIS. He talked a lot about secret plans he would enact to defeat this terrorist group, and now, it is his chance to show that he actually did, and if it will actually work.

Trump was very clear on the campaign trail his path for the future of America. Now that he has won, and that he has a GOP majority behind him, the first 100 days will show if he will truly be the president of action, and if his ideas turned into plans actually work to fulfill the famous slogan, “Make America Great Again.”

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/02/inside-trumps-first-100-days/feed/0trumpelephantnewsgopblogPolitico Reports Ivanka Will Address Climate Changehttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/01/2826/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/01/2826/#respondThu, 01 Dec 2016 16:04:04 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2826One of the biggest complaints, and attacks, from the left against the right is their denial of climate change. It is a war cry that many times, turns would be Republican voters away from the party. But on the right, there is a strong group that opposes climate change. They do not want the regulation on energy, or in other industries, and think the whole thing is a hoax perpetuated by the government to just seize more control. It is a hard subject for Republicans to address, because if they embrace climate change and promise to fight against it, they risk the chance of losing a huge voter base.

During his campaign, Trump stuck to the GOP guns and also spoke out against climate change. Even though his companies in Scotland seem to acknowledge geographical changes due to climate change, Trump said it was a hoax made up by the Chinese. A lot of his voters agreed with him.

But his daughter, Ivanka, who will most likely play a big role, and already has played a big role in her father’s political career, reportedly wants to address climate change. A source told Politico that she wants climate change to be the issue she fights for. The billionaire’s daughter, who is part of the wealthy elite, that also are mostly democrat, was already pinned for her Republican National Convention speech as being too liberal. She is good friends with figures like Wedi Deng, and is very much part of the socialite scene in New York City. Now, she also has a position of great power: a father who is President of the United States.

Here, is where Ivanka can make a big impact. She has made no campaign promises, so can work on issues that Republican voters may not be okay with. And one of these issues will most likely be climate change. This is a part of the Trump plan that has many Americans most worried, as carbon emissions remain high for most American households. But Ivanka, could address these issues, and in doing so, help her father with supporters across America. And more importantly, his image to those on the other side of the aisle.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/12/01/2826/feed/0ivankaelephantnewsgopblogDonald Trump Wants Consequences for Burning U.S. Flaghttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/11/29/donald-trump-wants-consequences-for-burning-u-s-flag/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/11/29/donald-trump-wants-consequences-for-burning-u-s-flag/#respondTue, 29 Nov 2016 15:17:15 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2821In some early morning tweets, Donald Trump spoke about the usual topics he has been addressing this week. He tweeted about “failing” CNN, and he spoke about illegal votes. A little borderline inappropriate as POTUS, but as this point, we are used to Trump’s Twitter tactics. Then, he threw in a curveball, and tweeted, “Nobody should be allowed to burn the American flag- if they do, there much be consequences- perhaps loss of citizenship or a year in jail.” This tweet got 25,000 retweets, and 69,000 likes. Of course, it has also sparked a media frenzy.

There has been a lot of discussion this year with the flag, specifically in regards to first amendment rights. NBA player Colin Kaepernick chose to remain seated during the national anthem, which caused a huge reaction. Those opposed to his action stated that the flag represents the constitution, and by him refusing to stand, shows that he disrespects America’s democracy. And for those for his actions, they said that was exactly the point. How could he stand up for a government that pushes (in regards to the African American community) him down?

So, in line with this argument, you have people burning the American flag. For whatever reason they are protesting, they view this as a right to their free speech, our first amendment. The issue of whether or not it is legal to burn the flag was settled by the Supreme Court. The case opinion said, “We do not consecrate the flag by punishing its desecration, for in doing so we dilute the freedom that this cherished emblem represents.” Herein lies the irony of punishing those for burning the flag. Freedom allows you to burn the flag, but the flag represents freedom.

While burning the flag is, of course, disrespectful, the highest court says it is okay by the law. But flag burning is a constitutional right that Trump, clearly, thinks should be addressed in a different way.

This response on Twitter could have been due to a protest outside Trump Tower where the American flag was on fire. A tweet such as this, however, in the role as president-elect, is serious. The constitution protects individual liberties by law. But for some, including Trump, the way they are executed is up to interpretation.

]]>https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/11/29/donald-trump-wants-consequences-for-burning-u-s-flag/feed/0screen-shot-2016-11-29-at-10-15-50-amelephantnewsgopblogConway Voices Own Political Opinionhttps://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/11/29/conway-voices-own-political-opinion/
https://elephantnewsgop.com/2016/11/29/conway-voices-own-political-opinion/#respondTue, 29 Nov 2016 14:15:53 +0000http://elephantnewsgop.com/?p=2817Kellyanne Conway went on the news networks and bashed Trump’s reported pick for secretary of state. Sources told MSNBC that her comments caused a rift between Trump and his former campaign manager, but she quickly claimed any claims to be false. She then posted a picture of her very close to the president-elect, again, trying to put down any rumors of conflict between Trump and her.

Conway was reportedly on vacation with her family in Key Biscayne, Florida when she made these comments. While Conway has been part of Trump’s innermost circle, her personal opinion on Romney as a choice showed her own political leanings, and may have caused some trouble for her at work.

Conway has worked before for Mike Pence, which may have been the connection to Conway’s addition to the team. She is credited for turning Trump’s campaign around in wake of the gold star family scandal, and was by Trump’s side throughout the campaign. Conway is also the first woman to be the campaign manager of a Republican presidential campaign. The former pollster has been on the forefront for Trump’s campaign, regularly making TV appearances and clarifying Trump’s statements. Which is why, her comments against Romney came as a shock, and many have speculated that Trump is in fact upset with his campaign manager.